Ubuntu 8.04:installing nvisia drivers?

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Ubuntu 8.04:installing nvidia drivers?

Linux nubee alert:D
Nvidia tells me to exit x server to be able to install or run the
NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-169.12-pkg2.run driver file
see link http://us.download.nvidia.com/XFree86/Linux-x86_64/169.12/README/chapter-04.html

how do i do that?
I need to do a "sudo sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-169.12-pkg2.run" to install driver
when I run in the Terminal it tells me to exit x server first:confused:
The reason i what to install the nvidia drivers for my gf9600gti and not use the compatibility drivers that ubuntu now uses it that it only gives me 50Hz refresh on my LG 17" ( 1280x1024 mode ) and the flickering is not good:eek:
 
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i spent three hours getting my nvidia drivers to still not work.

You have to get your root account enabled (console: "sudo passwd root", follow instructions) and then log out. When you get back into your login screen, click on the Pc icon and select type->CONSOLE LOGIN. Log in as root and type in your root password. Then try it again. When you are done, type "shutdown 0" (zero)) to reboot your computer. if you are sent to a console and not to the GUI login, restart and at your boot screen "press escape within 2 seconds" press escape and select recovery mode and then when you get to the 3option boot menu, select "recover x server". Then you try again. I see that you do have the correct drivers (I also used those).
 
I have not used Ubuntu but cant you just use the console by pressing ctrl+alt+f1
and then telinit 3(as root) to kill X and then type sh.... and then telinit 5 to start X again
 
Icarus said:
I have not used Ubuntu but cant you just use the console by pressing ctrl+alt+f1
and then telinit 3(as root) to kill X and then type sh.... and then telinit 5 to start X again
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No, you can't. You have to kill X and then do it. Killing X is pretty much the same as logging out...
 
log into terminal (ctrl + alt + f2)

then: sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop

The should stop X
 
w1z4rd said:
log into terminal (ctrl + alt + f2)

then: sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop

The should stop X
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OR kdm stop if you have KDE... the problem however is that I could not get it to start again...
 
froot said:
OR kdm stop if you have KDE... the problem however is that I could not get it to start again...
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He should paste the xorg.conf file here, lets have a look at it, chances are it hasnt being setup right for the new drivers.
 
Wait. You're using the 64-bit version, aren't you. Good luck. As I mentioned I spent 3h with support and I ended up on square 0.
 
w1z4rd said:
log into terminal (ctrl + alt + f2)

then: sudo /etc/init.d/gdm stop

The should stop X
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after going through all that you said ( thanks it worked )
it now tells me that I have to install the libc stuff for... I guess GNOME
so it can compile some stuff to get the driver to work:mad:

where do i get this from? Synaptic package manager? :confused:

Just one question:
I now know why so few people uses linux, ubuntu ect.
I cant get why trying to install a stupid display driver is like hacking into a bank:mad:
this is nuts:p

windows: download driver, run .exe file, next ... next ... finish, restart windows, fin:D
linux: download driver, hack into CIA headquarters , get lib c, hack into NASA, take two satellites out of orbit, write a 10 000 line script to install lib c stuff and driver, run script and find that there is 100 spelling mistakes

reboot and boot into winxp, bliss.... browse my adsl forum and drink 10 beers.:D
 
After having done updates from all respositories to get my nvida drivers to work, went to system > preferences > appearnce , tab - visual effects, chose normal and it asked for restart. Now I get fancy effects when i minimize and mouse wheel between workspaces
 
noswal said:
After having done updates from all respositories to get my nvida drivers to work, went to system > preferences > appearnce , tab - visual effects, chose normal and it asked for restart. Now I get fancy effects when i minimize and mouse wheel between workspaces
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The effects does work ( very nice ) but the screen refresh rate is only 50hz and cant up it to 85hz to stop the flickering on my eyes
 
and if you go System >admin > hardware.... does it say nvidia drivers are working?

system > preferences > Advanced desktop effect settings?
 
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Nick333 said:
In case that was your next question. :p
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or just Places, home folder, filesystem :D

# xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Driver "nvidia"
Option "NoLogo" "True"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
Defaultdepth 24
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
screen "Default Screen"
EndSection
Section "Module"
Load "glx"
EndSection
 
w1z4rd said:
He should paste the xorg.conf file here, lets have a look at it, chances are it hasnt being setup right for the new drivers.
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the only problem i have is the monitor refresh rate only 50hz

# xorg.conf (X.Org X Window System server configuration file)
#
# This file was generated by dexconf, the Debian X Configuration tool, using
# values from the debconf database.
#
# Edit this file with caution, and see the xorg.conf manual page.
# (Type "man xorg.conf" at the shell prompt.)
#
# This file is automatically updated on xserver-xorg package upgrades *only*
# if it has not been modified since the last upgrade of the xserver-xorg
# package.
#
# If you have edited this file but would like it to be automatically updated
# again, run the following command:
# sudo dpkg-reconfigure -phigh xserver-xorg

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Generic Keyboard"
Driver "kbd"
Option "XkbRules" "xorg"
Option "XkbModel" "pc105"
Option "XkbLayout" "us"
EndSection

Section "InputDevice"
Identifier "Configured Mouse"
Driver "mouse"
Option "CorePointer"
EndSection

Section "Device"
Identifier "Configured Video Device"
Driver "nvidia"
Option "NoLogo" "True"
EndSection

Section "Monitor"
Identifier "Configured Monitor"
EndSection

Section "Screen"
Identifier "Default Screen"
Monitor "Configured Monitor"
Device "Configured Video Device"
Defaultdepth 24
EndSection

Section "ServerLayout"
Identifier "Default Layout"
screen "Default Screen"
EndSection
Section "Module"
Load "glx"
EndSection
 
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